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Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released April 2009
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax Q10
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Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FS12 versus Pentax Q7, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the FS12 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.

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The FS12 was manufactured 5 years before the Q7 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FS12 matches up vs the Q7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Pentax Q7

 FS12 Q7 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic FS12

 Q7 FS12 
AnnouncedAugust 2013April 2009More modern by 52 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Pentax Q7

 FS12 Q7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS12 versus Pentax Q7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FS12 compared to the Q7.

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and Q7 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and Q7.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The FS12 offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged FS12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography features
Pentax Q7 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (200 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS12
Sports photography with Pentax Q7
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Travel photography features
Pentax Q7 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography features
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography features
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q7 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (200g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Pentax Q7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Pentax Q7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Pentax Q7
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-04-17 2013-08-08
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 31-124mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $228 $480